Hartsburg 40s bands

If you’re looking to book a band that’s both elegant and fun, then scroll down to take a look through our listing of retro 40s Band out of the Hartsburg, IL area. Once you’ve picked out your favorites, you can contact them directly for a free price quote. It’s that simple!

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Frank Sinatra, Michael Buble, Brian Setzer, James Taylor, Gordon Lightfoot, Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Duke Ellington... The ShinSings Orchestra covers all these artists and MORE!!! Featuring the vocal talents of Steve Shininger, this 13-piece "little big band" will have your guests dancing on the floor and keep them there all night long! His Sinatra vocal stylings are second to none - your guests will be spellbound reminiscing about the "The Chairman of the Board" and his Vegas heydays!
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Background Jazz LLC provides exactly what it describes...background jazz! So, if you are looking for a jazz duo, trio, or quartet to provide only instrumental jazz in the background for your private event (corporate event, wedding, private party) then we are the group for you!
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"Incredibly talented and sounded as close to Sinatra himself as I've ever heard."
Relive the swinging evenings of the Big Band era with the music of the St. Louis Big Band. Hear the music sparkle in this phenomenal show and re-discover the glory of the past with the best 1940's style "Big Band" group from the United States, featuring the charismatic Joe Scalzitti as a young Frank Sinatra. They will put you "In The Mood" with their musical numbers of jazz and swing. Do not miss this...(more)

Are you looking for a jazz duo, trio, quartet or small jazz group? Do you need German or Irish musical entertainment for your event or club? We have our Die Musikmeisters German Band or Nippersink Rogues Irish Band. How about lively Dixieland jazz or Ragtime music? We have our Dixieland Jazz Cats and Ragtime Jazz Cats! Mike Knauf Music will provide the right group for your event or venue. Our bands bring experience, professionalism and class to every gig they play. We play for private...(more)

The Gatsby Gang is the premier Gatsby themed Jazz Band in the Chicago area! We perform roaring 20s/30s jazz and also modern pop/jazz/lounge hits. The Gatsby Gang performs for hundreds of weddings and private/corporate events and Gatsby parties.(more)

Averaging 300+ performances annually nationwide for corporate events, galas, and receptions of all types, Gold Standards & Jazz Ensembles reaffirms its reputation for professionalism and musical excellence with each engagement! Our ongoing, satisfied clients include Fortune 500 companies like Ford, Motorola, and Berkshire Hathaway as well as renowned country clubs, municipalities, and concert venues who require the finest musical presentation without any hassle or drama!
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Sutton Music Co. has been a constantly growing company for the past 3 years. We offer two different ensembles for your event:
Calumet Ridge Jazz Ensemble:
The Calumet Ridge Jazz Ensemble is a growing group of Jazz and Blues musicians that specializes in Big Band and Swing Music but can customize a band and setlist as per request. We make sure to bring a high energy performance to every event we play that will keep everybody on the dance floor. We include several members from the famed...(more)

Fanfare with Kittie Moller play a variety of styles of music with a great deal of, well...Fanfare! Fanfare is a four piece group that features the lead vocalist Kittie Moller whose vocals will capture and enthrall you. They have appeared all over the country at the top clubs, hotels, conventions, fairs, festivals and concerts. Some of their past clients included General Motors, Monsanto The St. Louis Ram's and even an USO tour to Africa. Kittie has had two number 1 Independent Chart hits...(more)

Joe Mancuso is an Award Winning Vocalist and Recording Artist. He can sing in all vocal styles, but primarily performs as a Jazz, Blues & Pop singer. He is the first call in St. Louis for many fans that are looking for a top notch presentation of jazz standards performed by artists such as Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, Tony Bennett and the like. He is NOT an imitator or impersonator; Mancuso has a deep love for this music and brings a fresh, contemporary approach to the genre, while respecting...(more)

Background Jazz LLC provides exactly what it describes...background jazz! So, if you are looking for a jazz duo, trio, or quartet to provide only instrumental jazz in the background for your private event (corporate event, wedding, private party) then we are the group for you!(more)

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Why hire an experienced band like Whoz Playing? One of our recent brides couldn't have said it better:
"Bob sat down with us in person and reviewed our preferences for the night. He had a well thought-out list of questions and preferences for us--items that I would not have even considered. The band worked with us to play our chosen first dance songs and even changed song lyrics to personalize our father/daughter song. When our timeline shifted...(more)

From the era of America's greatest generation comes the music of Greg Anderson and "The Little Big Band". Songs like "In The Mood", "A String of Pearls", "Tuxedo Junction", "Little Brown Jug", "A Sentimental Journey" and many more! This condensed band gives you all the sound and energy of an 18 piece swing band in the size and price range of 7 pieces or less. This is NOT 10 or 12 frumpy old men sitting down looking over their glasses at some sheet music. We feature 6 men in top dress tuxedos....(more)

Milwaukee Hot Club plays "gypsy jazz", the music of the late great Django Reinhardt and his modern descendants. Our music is a high energy mix of swing, bossa, and gypsy samba rhythms. Although this is known primarily as an instrumental style, we do sing and depending on the gig vocal tunes may comprise up to 50% of our set. Although the core of the band is 2 gypsy guitars and upright bass, we usually play with our sax man and sometimes augment the band with other horns, percussion, or female...(more)

Hall of Fame winner with The Knot, you won't be disappointed with Amy Yassinger and Yazz Jazz Entertainment. Amy and her team have won "BEST OF WEDDINGS" with The Knot for over 4 years in a row. They know how to pack a dance floor and keep the event seamless!
The musicians are professional, charming and full of infectious energy. Whether you want mellow, elegant music to create a special mood or fun dancing music from Swing, Oldies, Motown, Disco and today's Pop Hits, Yazz Jazz has you...(more)

We play a variety of musical styles ranging from Dixieland, big band swing, Latin, country, to light rock & roll. We can even play light classical music before, during, or after the wedding ceremony. The band can vary in size from two to ten pieces, depending on your budget. We also have a fantastic Sinatra style entertainer available who really connects with the audience; he does Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin, Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole, Louie Prima, Michael Buble, etc. He wanders among...(more)

As a solo pianists, with duos, trios, dance combos, her recording groups BeebleBrox and the Monika Herzig Acoustic Project, Monika has performed around the world for countless occassions over the years from weddings, wedding ceremonies, to private parties, festivals, concerts, corporate events - anything that can benefit from high quality music. Accommodating special requests for group sizes/ instruments/vocalists and music is no problem, just ask. Groups under her leadership have opened...(more)

Elegance & Decorum, that's the New York Philharmonic. Polkas, Waltzes, Chicken Dance, Cute Gals, Men with Knobby Knees in Short Pants, that's The Oom-Pahsters! Polkas, Waltzes, Jazz, Country. Rock, this is a Polka and Variety Band which will liven up any event with their fun loving spirit, great music and vocals, costumes, and family friendly comedy. A 4 or 5-piece entertaining Polka and Variety Band with instrumentation of Piano/Keyboard Bass, Clarinet/Sax, Guitar, Drums, and great vocals. ...(more)

Brass Menagerie is a ten-piece stage band from Minneapolis/St. Paul. We feature a sizzling horn section with great vocals and generations of memorable music - everything from the hot swing beats of the 40's & 50's, to the early years of rock & roll, plus a large assortment of tunes from the 70's, 80's & 90's thru today.
We also feature great band tributes such as the Beatles, Chicago & the legendary Motown Sound - even some great Sinatra/Tom Jones type show-tunes. Our audiences always...(more)

We are the group for the cherished events in your life. We love to play Swing, Jazz, Dixieland, Ragtime, Jump, Jive and Wail!
We are the top rated band in our category on GigMasters in the Tri State area!
We also have special music and dance packages. Prohibition Era - Boardwalk Empire Jazz, Great Gatsby Event, Roaring 20's Gangster / Flapper blow out. A 1930 Paul Whiteman / Fred Astaire - Ginger Rogers Gala. Imagine a 1940's Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Glen Miller, Count...(more)

Rhythm Society Orchestra is a 16-piece dance big band specializing in true vintage swing music of the '30s and '40s with a good helping of Sinatra, Bennett and The Rat Pack. We're as authentic as they come - no watered-down or modern-sounding music here! Its music as people remember it and want to hear and see it performed. Classy, professional and experienced! Black tuxedos, white dinner jackets, black suits or authentic period military casuals complete with authentic patches, etc. ...(more)

The Red Rock Swing Band is a 17-piece big band located in Woodbury, Minnesota. We have performed at premier locations around the greater Twin Cities metropolitan area, including Grand Casino Mille Lacs, Grand Casino Hinckley, Target Field, and the Wabasha Street Caves Swing Dance Night.
Dances, weddings and private parties are our specialties. We play songs ranging from the early 1940's to songs from the swing dance revival of the current day, including a wide range of selections...(more)

This is the real deal. This is a 3214 big band. This was the format that dominated the regional band scene through out the 30's, 40's and 50's. We have recaptured the scores, the instrumentation and feeling of the great era of the big band. This makes for an affordable alternative to other bands yet preserves the style and flair that was the Tuxedo Junction is a collection of top musicians that performs the best of the world of Jazz.
We are rated as the second top Big Band in our region...(more)

One Leg Up plays acoustic swing dance music and Gypsy Jazz in the spirit of Django Reinhardt. They are great for dancers as well as providing lovely background music. When they play acoustic it is the same elegant effect as produced by a string quartet. The group plays for many fine affairs and elegant weddings. Their show can range from subdued atmosphere to a rip roaring swing dance. Jazz fans appreciate this band for their great musical talents and improvisational skills. Acoustic music...(more)

With their sparkling vocal harmonies, solid jazz chops, quick-witted banter and cool vintage suits, the Jaztronauts have stage presence in spades. A staple of the Twin Cities swing scene for the past decade, the band possesses the unusual ability to be both versatile and distinctive, and have a repertoire deep enough to be tailored to almost any venue and event.
The Jaztronauts are the only 'real' vintage group in the midwest. This group has been vintage for 20+ years and have been...(more)